Tractor Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Ok, I really screwed myself. I upgraded my Adaware 10.5 to 11 a few weeks ago and the new version doesn't have adjustable settings. It now blocks my scottrade JAVA app from connecting so I had to uninstall the virus software to be able to run the app. I can't find version 10 anywhere to download it. Anyone know of a fix or some other virus software I can use that will get me going and safe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 "Anti Virus' LOL Windows LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 There is no such thing as Anti-Virus anymore, virtually all decent viruses are encrypted so they cannot be initially detected (by A.V.'s). Buy a Mac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Hurrr durr macs never get viwuses. MSE. Google it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 http://www.avast.com/en-us/index Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted March 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 I'll give Avast a try, I've tried several others and so far they all block JAVA. Anyone know what exactly is being blocked and how to unblock it? Looks like its not an uncommon problem, but so far I haven't found a good fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robochan Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Just run malwarebytes every now and then. Be safe and stay away from sketchy site like CR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 I'll give Avast a try, I've tried several others and so far they all block JAVA. Anyone know what exactly is being blocked and how to unblock it? Looks like its not an uncommon problem, but so far I haven't found a good fix. Hmmmm, I don't think i've ever had an issue with a (Windows) AV blocking Java by default, and i've tried alot of them. I take it you can browse fine without an A.V.? What Anti Virus software where you running prior to this? Link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted March 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Adaware 10.5 worked fine, v11 started blocking, I've tried bit defender and something else so far with no luck. If I uninstall virus programs I can use the java app. None of them effect browsing just java. Bitdefender wouldn't allow java updates either so it got uninstalled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 What version of Java are you running? They've added a bunch of security to later version of Java 7. After update 25 I believe. What about backing down to an older version of 7 and see if it works? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 I still run AVG. No problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted March 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Running JAVA 7. Odd that is works unless I install a virus scanner and then only my scottrade app stops working. I was hoping for some uber tech geek tip like "unblock xxx port". Works on my laptop just fine and the only known difference is Adaware is version 10.5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 What version of Java are you running? They've added a bunch of security to later version of Java 7. After update 25 I believe. What about backing down to an older version of 7 and see if it works? Windows + Java is an absolute disaster. Honestly, after everything i've read I would go with the latest version of Java with every single update available. If you use your computer(s) to play with / access moderate-large amounts of Money do your self a huge favor and buy a Mac - I can't emphasize this enough - . Yes Mac's may have vulnerabilities, but nothing close to the seemingly never-ending cluster-fuck of a nightmare that Windows has when it comes to Java/Adobe-based exploits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Running JAVA 7. Odd that is works unless I install a virus scanner and then only my scottrade app stops working. I was hoping for some uber tech geek tip like "unblock xxx port". Works on my laptop just fine and the only known difference is Adaware is version 10.5. As others have said install MSE (Microsoft Security Essentials) in addition to installing the Free Version of AVG. Do this with both computers. If computer A. functions fine and computer B. gives you issues computer B. may likely be compromised...It (hacking/bugging a Windows OS) is cake, thats why "haxors" make literally Billions of dollars every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted March 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Works correctly with avg installed. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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